Crispy lotus root is quickly cooked with a light and appetizing sweet-sour sauce. A super healthy side that you can have done in 15 minutes. If you read my post (stuffed lotus root with sticky rice) last week, you’ll know lotus root has tons of health benefits. Plus, it’s a very versatile ingredient that you can use in various dishes. Today I’m introducing another great way to cook with lotus root, to add dietary fiber and vitamins into your daily meal....
Updated March 26, 2019 It snowed in Utah on Monday. My pretty purple lilacs were weighed down with heavy snow. I was not happy, but luckily the snow has melted. The sun is shining again and I hope it is here to stay. I made this strawberry mango jicama salad because is screams summer and I am ready for warm weather. This salad is a perfect side dish to any summer meal....
Nicer weather on the horizon (I’m giddy!) means putting the brakes on my overnight steel cut oatmeal and giving a warm welcome to all things overnight oatmeal. I’m obsessed with my blueberry overnight oats, banana overnight oats, chocolate peanut butter overnight oats and carrot cake overnight oats, but it’s high time for strawberry oatmeal! It’s is a cinch to whip up the night before and I love having a delish, healthy breakfast waiting for me to inhale in the morning when my toddler wants all my attention....
Updated March 26, 2019 I recently made stuffed shells for dinner. I started with the classic ricotta spinach mixture. I also added in portobello mushrooms, onion, garlic, and red peppers. I made a homemade marinara sauce and topped the shells off with cheese. I loved peeking in on the bubbling shells that were oozing with cheese. The house smelled amazing too. I am glad I added in the extra vegetables, the portobello mushrooms and red peppers worked well with the spinach and cheese....
Updated August 30, 2024 Taco Seasoning- this DIY taco seasoning recipe is easy to make and made with spices you probably already have in your pantry! Use to make tacos, taco salad, taco pasta, and more! This homemade spice mix is only takes a few minutes to make and is a lot more affordable than the taco seasoning packets you can buy at the grocery store. Plus, it tastes so much better....
I’m a self-proclaimed snacking FIEND. Why? Because snacking is kind of like a mini meal and I love experiencing different flavors and textures all throughout the day. Not only is snacking super enjoyable for me, but it also keeps both my mood and blood sugar happy campers throughout the day. I always recommend that clients listen to their hunger cues when it comes to needing a satiating snack, but every three to four hours is typical for most people....
I like to think I’m not a super rountine-y kind of person but I mean, I totally am. I thrive when I know what I’m supposed to be doing, when I have a plan, when I have structure. So while I have an archive of tested recipes and the world wide web at my fingertips, I still make the sam damn things ever week. OMG am I boring?! If it ain’t broke…...
Updated March 26, 2019 My love for cooking hasn’t gone away, but it has been put on the back burner. Life with a newborn, toddler, and blog has been an adjustment. Maxwell is a good baby so we are getting decent sleep, but I am still tired and still trying to find enough hours in the day to get things done. I am not complaining because I love my life with my boys, life is just different....
I have such fond memories of our family’s Passover seders growing up, complete with my dad’s matzo brei for breakfast (scrambled eggs with matzo). If you’re looking for flourless goodies that you and the fam will adore, you’re in the right place. No flavor sacrifices here, friends! What is a dessert for Passover? A dessert that is kosher for Passover does not contain wheat, oats, rye, barley and spelt (known as chometz in Hebrew)....
Now that you’ve made the holiday ham and had your dinner party, what to do with the leftovers? A few days ago I shared how to make a quick an easy leftover ham fried rice that tastes even better than Chinese takeout. Today I want to share another super fast recipe that turns your leftover ham into a scrumptious one-pot meal. How to make instant ramen taste even better Instant ramen might be one of the greatest inventions....
Protein is all the rage, am I right? I love a good pasta night at the Hummusapien house. It’s inexpensive, easy to make versatile, family-friendly, and makes great leftovers for lunch the next day. But sometimes pasta recipes can leave me feeling unsatisfied or hungry a few hours later if they don’t have enough protein in them to fill me up. Womp womp. Enter… this round-up of high-protein vegan pasta recipes!...
If you love tomato pasta recipes, our Creamy Tomato Pasta is a must-make. Ingredients Pasta. Any pasta shape will work with this sauce. Olive oil. Cherry tomatoes. Fresh garlic. Basil. Chilli flakes. Parmesan. Salt and pepper. How to make cherry tomato pasta Can I make this ahead? Absolutely! The sauce can be made and refrigerated for up to 5 days in advance. Simply reheat in a pan before tossing with cooked pasta....
Ingredients Full recipe + ingredients can be found in the recipe card below. Shrimp / Prawns. Peeled and deveined. Sugar snap peas. Garlic. Soy sauce. Brown sugar. Fish sauce. Lime juice / Rice vinegar. Spring onion / Green onion. Red chillies. How to make shrimp stir fry Can I use frozen shrimp? Yes you can, just be sure to thaw completely and pat dry with paper towels to absorb any excess liquid....
Spring feels like it has fiiiinally made its grand entrance along with THE most fantastical Italian dressing! Straight outta your salad dreams, I tell ya. Now listen here. We pretty much have three salad situations to go alongside our nightly salad routine. The first is this Balsamic Vinaigrette, which is so gosh darn delish and just like today’s recipe, it’s made in the blender. The second is my Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing–amazing....
Air fryer eggplant is a hands-off and healthier alternative to eggplant cooked on the stovetop. The air fryer allows you to achieve a beautifully charred exterior while maintaining a tender texture inside, all with just a fraction of the oil typically used in deep frying. In this recipe, I put a Chinese twist on these air fryer eggplants, using a thin coating that mimics the takeout dish Chinese eggplant with garlic sauce....
Corn on the cob is a summer staple that never goes out of style. Whether you’re grilling for a barbecue or just craving a quick, delicious side dish, corn on the cob always hits the spot. Lately my go-to method for making corn on the cob is using the air fryer. With this handy kitchen gadget, you can achieve perfectly cooked, golden-brown corn on the cob in just minutes. No more boiling water or heating up the grill or oven — just pure corn bliss with minimal effort....
Ingredients needed Frozen chicken wings. No need to thaw, the frozen chicken wings can be cooked straight from the freezer in the air fryer making this air fryer frozen chicken wings recipe super easy and fool-proof. Olive oil. I use olive oil spray but you can use a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil too. Seasonings: I used salt and garlic powder only because I made a flavorful soy-ginger sauce to toss the cooked chicken wings in but you can use any seasoning/dry rub of your choice....
Ingredients Zucchini/Courgette. I use medium to large zucchini to get longer fries. Flour. Eggs. Panko bread crumbs. Use gluten-free bread crumbs as substitute if needed. For a low carb/keto version, replace the bread with ground almonds. Parmesan cheese. Use a vegetarian alternative if required. Salt. Black pepper. Garlic powder. How to make zucchini fries in the air fryer Slice the zucchini into fries using a sharp knife. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper....
Updated October 06, 2020 This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. Mother’s Day is on Sunday, less than a week away. Are you ready to spoil mom? I love being spoiled with flowers, cards, and gifts, but my favorite part of Mother’s Day is spending time with my boys. Their sweet hugs, kisses, and snuggles are the best. I will admit, I do love a good Mother’s Day brunch, so if my boys want to make me breakfast, I won’t argue:) If you want to make your mom’s morning extra special, I suggest you start with our Spring Vegetable Egg Casserole and end with this Almond Coffee Cake....
Holy guacamole. I actually made you a veggie burg that doesn’t require the almighty food processor. And if you love these, you must try my my Vegan Black Bean Burgers, Sweet Potato, Oat and Black Bean Burgers, and Veggie Burger Patties with Pumpkin! I know some of you have been reading since 2011 (maybe four, four and a half people), but I’m pretty sure that most of you are newbies and have only been reading for a year-ish....
